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OFX 432W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,600 mi
Last recorded19,600 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 432W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,600 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Both indicators loose

Fuel cap seal has slightly perished

General condition tatty

High beam tell tale light not working

Rear Tyre has slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2015 19,600 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Both indicators loose

Fuel cap seal has slightly perished

General condition tatty

High beam tell tale light not working

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre has slightly perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 18,878 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front nearside indicator loose

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,211 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,211 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 17,401 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ650?

Based on 2,779 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Direction indicator not working 16
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OFX 432W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,839 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFX 432W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OFX 432W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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